Melbourne Museum Sets Sail with a 'TITANIC'-Themed High Tea

Melbourne's dining scene is about to hit an iceberg of excitement, and for once, that's a good thing! Melbourne Museum is launching a high tea experience that's less about rearranging deck chairs and more about reliving the grandeur of the Titanic - minus the whole sinking part.

Inspired by "TITANIC: The Artefact Exhibition," this event isn't just a nod to history; it's a full-blown leap back to 1912, where luxury ruled and the biggest worry was which gourmet delight to try next. If Rose had known about this, she might have reconsidered that whole "flying" thing with Jack at the ship's bow.

Speaking of Jack and Rose, the menu, crafted by the Michelin-trained Executive Chef Keith Higginson, is as star-crossed and extravagant as their love story. Imagine biting into a confit salmon tartlet, each mouthful whispering, "I'll never let go, Jack." Or sipping a tea so refined it feels like you're wearing Rose's Heart of the Ocean, only it's your taste buds that are sparkling.

The exhibition itself is like stepping into a scene from the movie. You half expect to see Jack sketching Rose in a corner, or to bump into the Unsinkable Molly Brown. With over 200 artefacts, it's a deep dive (pun intended) into the Titanic's fateful journey. And let's face it, we've all wanted to shout, "I'm the king of the world!" at least once. Here, as you wander past remnants of the past, you can.

Now, let's talk about the real star of the show - the high tea itself. It's a menu that would make the first-class passengers nod in approval. From wild mushroom bouchées to buttermilk scones that could have prevented the whole iceberg debacle if only they'd been used as floatation devices. The dessert is where things get as steamy as that car scene - think zesty tarte au citron and rose macarons, each bite a forbidden rendezvous on the culinary deck.

So, ready to step back in time? This high tea is your ticket, not to America, but to an era of elegance and indulgence. Just remember, as you take that first sip of 'Rose’s Pearl' cocktail, this is one ship you'll want to go down with, in the most delicious way possible.

Melbourne Museum's Titanic high tea runs from 18 December 2023 to 14 April 2024. Don't just stand there like Cal waiting for an invitation - book your ticket, and let your taste buds set sail on a voyage of a lifetime!